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Soboma George
Nigeria

Soboma George

Militant Leader

Died: 25/08/2010

Biography: Second in command to Ateke Tom, leader of armed gang the Icelanders; founded the Outlaws after being betrayed by Ateke, 2004; escaped from Port Harcourt Prison, June 2005.

Commentary: Soboma George is the leader of the Outlaws, an armed gang mostly engaged in kidnapping and hostage taking. He surrendered to federal police in August 2009 after he accepted the terms of an amnesty offered by President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua.

He started his violent career as a member of the Icelanders, an all male gang that terrorised residents of Port Harcourt.  With his gang, he made two audacious gaolbreaks and escaped numerous attempts on his life. He has a formidable reputation for violence and ruthlessness.

He was reported dead in August 2010.